Welcome to news hub for PHU. Here you will find the latest news, views and blogs for our Trust.
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- Anisha Blades - Improvement practitioner shares her apprenticeship journey.
- Check out our highlights from 2023.
- See the progress on our new Emergency Department Feb - Oct 2023
- Liz, one of mental health nurses talks about improving your mental health this Self Care Week.
- Find out more about our Portsmouth Research Hub.
- Meet staff and patients at our new Fareham Renal Dialysis Unit.
- Find out about our Renal Young Persons Service
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You can email the team at communications
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Mental health reporting
Journalists looking for information on the most appropriate ways of reporting emotional crises or mental health issues - including suicide - may like to refer to the guidelines by the Samaritans which are supported by most media organisations and professional bodies.
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Incident stood down at QA Hospital following major power outage
As a result of an unexpected serious loss of power, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust today (Monday 5 August 2024) declared a Major Incident at Queen Alexandra Hospital. We have now been able to stand this incident down.
5 August 2024
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PHU leads new project to safeguard patients experiencing homelessness
A brand new multi-agency team, led by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU), has seen improved outcomes for Emergency Department patients experiencing homelessness.
1 August 2024
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Portsmouth rheumatology team participate at world’s largest flower show
Earlier this month, the Rheumatology team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust partnered with Arthritis Action to create a themed garden at the RHS Hampton Court Place Garden Festival.
29 July 2024
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Newborn baby with rare form of diabetes goes home after seven weeks at QA Hospital
Newborn Cara Hallissey has been welcomed home after spending seven weeks in Queen Alexandra (QA) Hospital following a diagnosis of a rare form of diabetes.
15 July 2024
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Walking aid recycling scheme launched at Queen Alexandra Hospital
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have launched a new walking aid return and reuse scheme where items will be cleaned, checked, and reused for other patients in need of mobility support.
3 July 2024
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Quality Account Published
A summary of our performance and improvements against the quality priorities and objectives for 2023/24.
27 June 2024
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Junior doctor national industrial action – 27 June 2024 to 2 July 2024
Junior doctors are taking part in industrial action from 7am on Thursday 27 June 2024 until 7am on Tuesday 2 July 2024. During this time, please continue to attend your appointments unless you hear from us that this has been rearranged.
26 June 2024
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A day in the life of a Fire Safety Officer
Have you ever wondered what a Fire Safety Officer does at your local hospital? As part of Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day, we spoke with Andy Rain from PHU, to see what the average day looks like.
18 June 2024
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Neonatal staff celebrates achieving UNICEF accreditation
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Queen Alexandra Hospital has been awarded stage two accreditation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF UK) Baby Friendly Initiative.
18 June 2024